Burger vs. Hot Dog

With the weather finally warming up, those tantalizing BBQ smells when you step outside are becoming more frequent. This isn't necessarily a good thing for those of us promising ourselves a more physically active and health conscious summer. The distraction is just a little unwelcome and unfair, to be honest!

But grilling season doesn't have to be a complete write-off. The occasional char-broiled guilty pleasure just has to be good for the soul, right? And you can offend while remaining true to your new found health awareness. A recent article on Yahoo does a calorie comparison between a burger on the BBQ and a similarly cooked hot dog. You be the judge and give yourself a break (or two) this summer! Read the article.

Distracted Drivers Beware!

Put away the cell and keep your focus on the road ahead! This week, the Ontario Provincial Police are on the look-out for distracted drivers. Officials are warning us to think twice before typing that text message or eating that burger while in transit as fines could be steep, and more importantly, safety jeopardized. Check out this link.

The Scruff Theory

Is it a sure sign of the times or just mere coincidence that a difficult economic climate and scruffy men occur simultaneously? The 'scruff theory' implies that recession equals unshaven. Tom Allen, host of "Shift" on CBC Radio 2, explains his assumption in this intriguing article.